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MCHCares

  1. Knowing why you want to eat will help you gain control over your snacking triggers. ow.ly/9lxVv
  2. Identify food triggers so you’re aware of them the next time they threaten to sabotage your success.
  3. For info & to find a physician who can help with nutritional planning, contact Mountains Community Hospital at (909) 336-3651.
  4. When reaching for the chips, ask yourself, “Am I really hungry?”
  5. Do you eat because you're hungry or due to boredom, restlessness or food smells?
  6. Watch your own compulsive eating. Be aware of hunger triggers that have nothing to do with actual hunger. ow.ly/9lxtF
  7. If you have kids, be ready to counter triggered snacking with healthy options like yogurt and vegetables. ow.ly/9lxlq
  8. Have you ever noticed what is being advertised when your kids watch TV?
  9. Kudos @McDonalds @BurgerKing @Coca-Cola @Kelloggs @Hersheys for healthy food initiatives. ow.ly/9lwGq
  10. A voluntary group of companies have pledged to shift the ad mix to kids to include messages about healthy eating.
  11. @Fritolay & @GeneralMills have joined the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative. ow.ly/9luTu
  12. General Mills, which makes Trix, Lucky Charms & more, only advertises products with less than 175 calories & 12 grams of sugar per serving.
  13. Frito-Lay, manufacturer of Doritos, Lay’s, Ruffles, Cheetos and Fritos, does not advertise at all during children’s programming.
  14. Many food marketers self-regulate when it comes to promoting junk food during kid's programming. ow.ly/9luhr
  15. Consumer groups concerned with America’s obesity epidemic endorse gov't regulation of food ads during kid’s programming....
  16. The bad news about TV ads and eating habits? The habits developed from ads continue even after the television was off. ow.ly/9ltVR
  17. When it comes to eating, you are what you watch. ow.ly/9k0iO
  18. If there is too much food advertising while your kids watch, consider turning the TV off or tuning to another program.
  19. In a Yale study, adults who saw ads for unhealthy snack food ate significantly more than those who saw spots for healthy food.
  20. Need help with nutrition planning? See your MCH-affiliated doctor today. ow.ly/9k01D